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प्रश्न
Highlight the contribution of Guptas to architecture.
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उत्तर
- The Guptas were the first to construct temples, which evolved from the earlier tradition of rock-cut shrines.
- Adorned with towers and elaborate carvings, these temples were dedicated to all Hindu deities.
- The most notable rock-cut caves are found at Ajanta and Ellora (Maharashtra), Bagh (Madhya Pradesh) and
- Udaygiri (Odisha).
- The structural temples built during this period resemble the characteristic features of the Dravidian style.
- Two remarkable examples of Gupta metal sculpture are
- a copper image of Buddha about 18 feet high at Nalanda.
- Sultanganj Buddha seven-and-a-half feet in height.
- Gupta paintings are found on the Fresco of the Ajanta caves and the Bagh cave in Gwalior.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Consider the following statements and find out which of the following statement(s) is/are correct.
- Lending money at high rate of interest was practised.
- Pottery and mining were the most flourishing industries.
Highlight the achievement of Guptas in metallurgy.
The famous ancient paintings at Ajanta were painted on __________.
Gupta period is remembered for __________.
Name the high-ranking officials of Gupta Empire.
Name the book which explained the causes for the lunar and solar eclipses.
Hinayana and Mahayana were the two sects of ______.
Assertion (A): The Contribution of the traders for the development of Gupta’s economy was very impressive.
Reason (R): The Guptas developed roadways connecting different parts of the country.
Aprahata meant Jungle or forest land.
The military campaigns of kings were financed through revenue ______.
